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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,342.51, 5,006.16 and 2,876.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,342.51, 5,006.16 and 2,876.58 is: 4,308.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,342.51 : 5,006.16 = 2,876.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,342.51/5,006.16 = 2,876.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,342.51x = 5,006.16 × 2,876.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,342.51x = 14,400,619.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,400,619.73/3,342.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,308.33

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